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This article was written by Mystic Orb. I never ever can get shoes that fit me right, that feel good… and look cool. Fact is, I don’t think they make cool shoes for guys anymore. We know some folks who make

Carrying a handgun for self-defense (where lawful) is one of the most basic steps of being a prepared person. The old saying is that “God made All Men, and Samuel Colt made them equal.” The gun is the great equalizer

This article has first appeared on Smoking Meat Forums. No weighing,no calculator, just a simple recipe that works quite well, from a man I have known all my life. Pops owned a store and was very highly regarded for his smoked

This post was contributed by Coureton. The Lady of the House has been working extensively on the hides of our first two litters of rabbits, and has been doing a great job. I have mostly been a secondary assistant doing as

Today I’m going to show you how to make a hydrogen generator. Its design is simple, and it could definitely be helpful when SHTF. Of course, the version I’m going to build today is really just to give you an

When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? According to the American Heart Association (AHA), around 34% of American adults have high blood pressure. Known as the silent killer, increasing the risk of heart disease and strokes,

One of the biggest obstacles people see when they think about preparedness is cost. They’d like to be prepared to survive a major emergency, but they just don’t think it’s realistic. That’s not really surprising. After all, the average cost

Making your own cold frame can be a good addition for anyone with a love of growing plants or for those who love living a healthier life with little to no effort. That really is the truth because today we

In the event that the world as we know it crumbles, the ability to forage for edible flora and fauna will be an important skill. While stockpiling necessary items will undoubtedly help you to survive if things go south, learning

When your access to medical services is limited–whether because of a temporary natural disaster or a more permanent grid-down situation—relying on tried-and-true ancient methods of healing could save your own, or a loved one’s, life. Thousands of years ago, an

When I first moved onto our current property four years ago, I tilled and planted a large garden to help us become more self-sufficient. At about the same time, I started studying wild edibles. There was a large plant growing

For resolving numerous health issues, using natural remedies is by far better than resorting to OTC medications. This is where natural essential oils are very useful. Made from various plants, leaf and flower extracts, these oils contain proven antibacterial and

Natural remedies to common minor health issues are becoming more popular, and most of them are simple enough to make at home. Fire cider is one of the remedies that is trending due to it being known to improve a

Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow, often taking over patches of the garden if left unchecked. Fresh or dried, all mint varieties have myriad uses. This recipe highlights one of the medicinal qualities of mint – using